Lifestyle

18 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

23 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland County Workforce Development staying put through November

Workforce Development services will remain at 99 Main Street in Cortland.

23 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Binghamton General Hospital receives $26 million for emergency department overhaul

The Emergency Department overhaul will allow the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program to move to the second floor.

4 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local

Buffalo Street Books to host spooky craft sale

Local art and pottery will be available.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less

Modern Gents reports average wedding spending hit $34,200 in 2025, highlighting that couples prioritize experiences and personalization while balancing budgets amid rising costs.

4 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Official: MAVAC ambulance damaged in accident returns to service

In a statement to 607 News Now, Chief John Tillotson says the vehicle suffered "no major structural damage."

5 days ago in Lifestyle

RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference

Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Budget-friendly, sustainable ways to build your dream Halloween costume

Intuit TurboTax reports on budget-friendly, sustainable Halloween costumes, suggesting to repurpose existing clothes, swap with friends, thrift strategically, DIY props, and invest in one key piece for authenticity.

Sports

16 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College football wins 6th straight game

The Bombers put away Union College in the fourth quarter.

18 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Yamal, MbappĂ©, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know

The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

4 days ago in Sports

Thunder star and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 20-point streak ends at 141 games

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decided it was time for his record streak of 20-point games to end. The Oklahoma City star's run of 141 consecutive regular season contests with at least 20 points ended Thursday night when he subbed himself out toward the end of a game against the Denver Nuggets.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat

The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.

5 days ago in Education, Entertainment, National, Regional, Sports

Syracuse football to do ‘real good job’ fundraising, coach says

Fran Brown believes money won't be an issue for the Orange.

6 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Cornell men’s soccer cruises past Bucknell

The Big Red scored six goals in the victory.

National

4 days ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

5 days ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

5 days ago in Education, Entertainment, National, Regional, Sports

Syracuse football to do ‘real good job’ fundraising, coach says

Fran Brown believes money won't be an issue for the Orange.

6 days ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

7 days ago in Crime, Education, Local, National, World

Polymarket stops taking bets on Cornell sex assault case

More than $450,000 in international bets had reportedly been placed.

1 week ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, National, Regional, Sports

Bills player praises team’s California practices

Buffalo lineman Spencer Brown has been soaking up the sun.

Local News from 607NewsNow

15 hours ago in Crime, Local, Politics, Regional

Binghamton mayor welcomes new police officers

Over a dozen new members are joining the city's police force.

16 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College football wins 6th straight game

The Bombers put away Union College in the fourth quarter.

22 hours ago in Community, Crime, Education, Local, Politics

Judge says Jane Doe can stay anonymous

New York Judge Phaedra Perry-Bond said the ex-Cornell student's name can remain a secret.

22 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Ithaca closes $8 million budget gap, Recckio says

Ithaca City Manager Dominick Recckio credited a series of cuts for closing next year's projected deficit.

23 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland County Workforce Development staying put through November

Workforce Development services will remain at 99 Main Street in Cortland.

Entertainment

16 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

Ithaca College football wins 6th straight game

The Bombers put away Union College in the fourth quarter.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1

DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’

Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.

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18 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

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‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."

18 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Yamal, MbappĂ©, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know

The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.